Cottage Making Mommy: November 2014

Sunday, November 30, 2014 / No comments

Our Thanksgiving

Our Thanksgiving

I can't believe Thanksgiving weekend is almost over. We've barely been back at the farm for a month and have projects going eve...

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Saturday, November 29, 2014 / No comments

It's Time for a Thanksgiving Weekend Simple Saturday Linky Party

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<span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h1>
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This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant in all they do.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div>
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Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"> This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2>
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<a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/" target="_blank" title="Timber Creek Farmer">Janet @ Timber Creek Farmer</a></div>
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<a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/" target="_blank" title="Simply Living Simply">Kat @ Simply Living Simply</a></div>
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<a href="http://truthpeacelove.com/" target="_blank" title="Truth Peace Love">Ariana @ Truth Peace Love</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/" target="_blank">Karen Lynn @ Lil Suburban Homestead</a></div>
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<a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine Lewis @ Sunny Simple Life</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.happy-days-farm.com/" target="_blank">Brittany @ Happy Days Farm</a></div>
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<a href="http://homesteadchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Jo @ Homestead Chronicles</a></div>
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It's Time for a Thanksgiving Weekend Simple Saturday Linky Party

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014 / 1 Comment

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Just wanted to pop in and say Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you.

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Saturday, November 22, 2014 / No comments

It's Time for Simple Saturdays

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<strong>Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop</strong></h2>
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This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant in all they do.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div>
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Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: maroon; text-decoration: underline;"> This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></span></h3>
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<a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/" target="_blank" title="Timber Creek Farmer">Janet @ Timber Creek Farmer</a></div>
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<a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/" target="_blank" title="Simply Living Simply">Kat @ Simply Living Simply</a></div>
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<a href="http://truthpeacelove.com/" target="_blank" title="Truth Peace Love">Ariana @ Truth Peace Love</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/" target="_blank">Karen Lynn @ Lil Suburban Homestead</a></div>
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<a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine Lewis @ Sunny Simple Life</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.happy-days-farm.com/" target="_blank">Brittany @ Happy Days Farm</a></div>
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 / 26 Comments

How To Make Perfect Fried Potatoes Every Time

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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>It's that time of year</b></span>. Things are getting <b><i>colder</i></b> earlier and earlier since Mother Nature seems to be on crack so many of us are stuck inside weeks ahead of Winter.  I find myself wanting to make foods that will fill my family's belly's and keep them warm.  My hubby's favorite breakfast always includes <b>Fried Potatoes.  </b><br>
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Now when you live in the country <b>every</b> cafe, school, and social gathering seems to include everyone's own twist on <b>Fried Potatoes</b> but many of them are left with the potatoes being over cooked on the outside and not done on the inside. Not wanting to risk my hubby's potential hmmm review of my fried potatoes I usually see on his face when we eat them out, I have my own way of mastering cooking them and I'm going to share it with you.<br>
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How To Make Perfect Fried Potatoes Every Time

It's that time of year . Things are getting colder earlier and earlier since Mother Nature ...

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Monday, November 10, 2014 / 12 Comments

Organizing a Large Medicine Cabinet

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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband found our computer cord this morning. I couldn't believe it. It was in a large trash bag with a heating pad and who knows what else I won't get too until late next week after I finish painting. I want to share with you some of what I have started working on between waiting on temps to come up to paint. Our heat isn't hooked up yet and we are expecting the arctic freeze tomorrow. Doesn't look like it's going to happen for the next few days. </span><br>
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Organizing a Large Medicine Cabinet

My husband found our computer cord this morning. I couldn&#...

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Saturday, November 8, 2014 / No comments

Baby It's Cold and Simple Saturdays Blog Hop

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Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop

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This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant in all they do.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div>
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Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: maroon; text-decoration: underline;"> This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></span></h3>
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<a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/" target="_blank" title="Timber Creek Farmer">Janet @ Timber Creek Farmer</a></div>
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<a href="http://simply-living-simply.com/" target="_blank" title="Simply Living Simply">Kat @ Simply Living Simply</a></div>
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<a href="http://truthpeacelove.com/" target="_blank" title="Truth Peace Love">Ariana @ Truth Peace Love</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lilsuburbanhomestead.com/" target="_blank">Karen Lynn @ Lil Suburban Homestead</a></div>
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<a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine Lewis @ Sunny Simple Life</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.happy-days-farm.com/" target="_blank">Brittany @ Happy Days Farm</a></div>
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Baby It's Cold and Simple Saturdays Blog Hop

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 / 2 Comments

We're Moved and Painting

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<span style="font-size: large;">Leave it to me to wait until the very last minute before Winter arrives 6 weeks early to be painting (there just wasn't time before.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I also lost my computer charger and I'm awaiting for a new one to arrive. Don't you know the moment it arrives I will find the old one.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Saturday we will have our blog party </span><i><b>Simple Saturdays</b></i><span style="font-size: large;"> and I will be back next week posting in time for the arctic blast.</span></div>
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We're Moved and Painting

Leave it to me to wait until the very last minute before Winter arrives 6 weeks early to be painting (there just wasn't time b...

Sunday, November 30, 2014 / No comments

Our Thanksgiving

Saturday, November 29, 2014 / No comments

It's Time for a Thanksgiving Weekend Simple Saturday Linky Party

Wednesday, November 26, 2014 / 1 Comment

Happy Thanksgiving

Saturday, November 22, 2014 / No comments

It's Time for Simple Saturdays

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 / 26 Comments

How To Make Perfect Fried Potatoes Every Time

Monday, November 10, 2014 / 12 Comments

Organizing a Large Medicine Cabinet

Saturday, November 8, 2014 / No comments

Baby It's Cold and Simple Saturdays Blog Hop

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 / 2 Comments

We're Moved and Painting

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